Southdown

In our Learning Disability support service, we’re proud to provide supported living for individuals which is tailored to meet their needs. Recently, a colleague went above and beyond to resolve a issue with a client’s Sky box—something even the engineers couldn’t fix. By identifying the solution and involving the client in the process, they ensured a positive outcome and helped avoid unnecessary challenges. It’s this personalised care and problem-solving that make a real difference in the lives of those we support. #LearningDisabilitySupport #GoingTheExtraMile #SouthdownCares #BrilliantWithPeople

I'm delighted that Southdown selected Qwell to become part of their UOK Partnership, supporting community mental health in East Sussex and Brighton and Hove. At Kooth, we firmly believe local partnerships are key to delivering effective mental health services, while offering a choice of access routes to service users. #mentalhealthsupport #digitalmentalhealth #eastsussex

Southdown has selected our digital mental wellbeing service for adults, Qwell to join the UOK partnership. Available via www.uok.org.uk, Qwell will provide adults in Brighton & Hove, and East Sussex with a free, safe and anonymous, personalised digital mental health support. Funded by NHS Sussex, Brighton & Hove City Council, and East Sussex County Council, Qwell has been selected for its alignment with the Sussex Transforming Community Mental Health Services programme, which focuses on ensuring that people are able to access the appropriate wellbeing support they need, when they need it. Neil Blanchard, Chief Executive at Southdown, explained: “Investing in Qwell aligns with our commitment to support and promote good mental wellbeing for all; this includes offering people a choice of support that meets their needs. Qwell's integration capabilities and unique out-of-hours provision make it a valuable addition to the UOK partnership, NHS services, as well as the wider mental health network of services across Brighton & Hove and East Sussex.” #MentalHealthSupport #AdultMentalHealth #EastSussex

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“I have to think outside the box. I like that. I like to think how to do things better. It’s working smart, not hard. Although I do also work very hard! My name’s Amy and I’m an Employment Specialist in West Sussex. I’ve been in this role for about two years, and before that I was a Covid Employment Specialist for a year. What I like about my job is being able to offer and provide IPS Employment Support while working with the Adult Mental Health Services (AMHS). I am currently integrated across three teams - Assessment and Treatment Service (ATS) in Shoreham, Early Intervention Service in Worthing, and Southdown’s Work and Wellbeing service covering West Sussex. My main goal is to support clients on their employment journey, effectively putting my arms around them and giving them a toolbox of different skills so when they’re ready for work, they have all the tools they need. I work with people aged 18 through to post-retirement who have either a mental health diagnosis or disability. Part of my role is encouraging them to see that they can work with their condition and that there can be positive effects of working while building their confidence around this. I do this job because I get to guide them on their journey. I see the impact of support and employment on a client. When I used to work in recruitment, I was never able to follow people through their work journey." Click here to read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gKD9xv85 . . West Sussex Mind| BHT Sussex | CAPITAL | Rethink Mental Illness | Stonepillow | United Response | Mind in Brighton and Hove | Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

We are really delighted to support the new mental health signposting campaign #HowAreYouReallyFeeling? which reminds us all of the importance of prioritising our mental wellbeing. Coproduced by the NHS, local authorities, primary care providers, charities, voluntary groups, and people with lived experience, the 'How Are You Really Feeling?' campaign is the first-time organisations and champions of mental health across Sussex have come together in this way to promote mental wellbeing. At Southdown, we are proud to sponsor this vital campaign and to have played a role in shaping its development. Neil Blanchard, our Chief Executive, says, “Mental health affects every part of our lives, from how we think and feel to how we connect with others and handle challenges. Seeking help isn’t just about improving mental health - it’s about improving life itself. When we take steps to care for our mental wellbeing, we open the door to better relationships, greater resilience, and a brighter future. “It’s inspiring to see so many organisations across Sussex’s mental health sector coming together to promote support and resources and encouraging more people to speak openly and confidently about mental health.” Find out more about the campaign and access the resources at: https://lnkd.in/eE7UtXri. @nhs-sussex | Sussex VCSE Mental Health Network | Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust | West Sussex County Council | East Sussex County Council | Brighton & Hove City Council | Possability People | UOK Mental Health Support | CAPITAL . #HowAreYouReallyFeeling? #PartnershipWorking #MentalHealthSussex .

We’re pleased to announce that Qwell, a personalised digital mental wellbeing service provided by Kooth Digital Health, is now part of the UOK Mental Health Support. Starting today, adults in Brighton & Hove and East Sussex will have 24/7 access to free, safe, and anonymous mental health support via www.uok.org.uk Neil Blanchard, our Chief Executive explains: "Investing in Qwell aligns with our commitment to support and promote good mental wellbeing for all; this includes offering people a choice of support that meets their needs. Qwell’s integration capabilities and unique out-of-hours provision make it a valuable addition to the UOK partnership, NHS services, as well as the wider mental health network of services across Brighton & Hove and East Sussex." Key features of the Qwell online service include: · Supportive information resources on various topics like parenting, relationships, and neurodiversity, available through reading, listening, or watching content. · Self-guided activities such as journaling, mood tracking, and goal setting. · Peer-to-peer forums for moderated conversations and support. · Supportive messaging with mental health practitioners, available at any time. · Professional live text chat support when needed. Funded by NHS Sussex, East Sussex County Council Brighton & Hove City Council, Qwell has been selected for its alignment with the Sussex Transforming Community Mental Health Services programme, which focuses on ensuring that people are able to access the appropriate wellbeing support they need, when they need it. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gMMduPf7 . Brooke Joyce | Stuart Reid | Alice Clements | Possability People | Seaview | Allsorts Youth Project | Brighton Exiled/Refugee Trauma Service | Brighton Women's Centre | Cruse Bereavement Support | @fabricabrighton Fabrica | Friends, Families and Travellers | Grassroots Suicide Prevention | THE HANGLETON & KNOLL PROJECT | Hera at WellBN | MONEY ADVICE PLUS | Rethink Mental Illness | Switchboard | The Trust For Developing Communities | The Clare Project | YMCA DownsLink Group |

Are you an Employability Practitioner or someone who has experience in providing 1-1 support? Are you looking for a new challenge or believe you have the transferable skills to support individuals to fulfil their employment goals? This role is in Southdown’s Substance Misuse Employment Service in East Sussex which helps people accessing structured treatment, back into employment. You will be working in partnership with Change Grow Live and co-located within clinical teams, with some remote and community-based working. You will be based at Hailsham Wellbeing Centre (Co-located with Change Grow Live Eastbourne) Salary: £26,158 plus £1000 a year essential car user allowance. The salary for this role will increase to £27,128 from 1st February 2025 Closing date: 17th December For more information, and to apply: https://lnkd.in/eqZzxAZs . #SouthdownCareers #CharityJobs #ForceForGood

UOK Brighton & Hove celebrated it's 5th Anniversary in October, and last Thursday we had a celebration event at our partner Fabrica's fabulous venue to mark the occasion. Thank you so much to everyone that came along. We were honoured to be joined by clients, experts by experience, colleagues, sector partners, and local organisations. Thank you to the wonderful Maggie Chau too, who presented our incredibly creative scribed 5- Year Impact Report.   At the heart of the event were the deeply moving and brave talks by Sarah, Fatima and Paul. Their words motivated and inspired us. Southdown's Chief Executive Neil Blanchard also delivered a brilliant speech reflecting on our journey as a partnership and the meaningful impact we have made, and continue to make in our community   We'd like to say an extra-special thank you to our partners and our commissioners NHS Sussex and Brighton & Hove City Council who fund, plan and help us deliver our service. As Lead Provider of the network, Southdown is extremely proud of everything we have achieved together. We have created a strong, supportive network that makes a great difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Brighton & Hove and East Sussex. Brooke Joyce, Zoya Rasul, Manasi Barmecha, Rosie Hayward, Heidi Rollinson TAP.Cert, Neil Blanchard, Sonia Mangan, Allsorts Youth Project, BERTs, Brighton Women's Centre, Cruse Bereavement Support, Fabrica, Friends, Families and Travellers, Grassroots Suicide Prevention, THE HANGLETON & KNOLL PROJECT, HERA, Mind in Brighton and Hove, MONEY ADVICE PLUS, Possability People, Rethink Mental Illness, Switchboard, The Trust For Developing Communities, The Clare Project, YMCA DownsLink Group